Luke 2:8-9 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Luke 2:10-12 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
This is the season for GREAT JOY!
Great (MEGAS): exceedingly, large, loud, to the GREATEST DEGREE
“I might believe in the Redeemer if His followers looked more redeemed.”—Fredrich Nietzsche
Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Great Joy Is Possible Because:
Jesus is for ALL PEOPLE
2 Peter 3:9 He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord
Jesus is my SAVIOR
Savior (So-tare): a DELIVERER
Psalm 18:2-3 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.
Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord
Jesus is the MESSIAH
Messiah (khris-tos): the ANOINTED one
“When we say Jesus Christ, we should be thinking in our mind Jesus the Messiah; Jesus the promised Priest, King, Prophet; Jesus the one who is anointed by God to bring about our redemption.”—John Piper
Luke 2:11 Today int eh town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord
Jesus is my LORD
Lord (koo-ree-os): the SUPREME authority, CONTROLLER
God’s standards are not to PUNISH us, but to PROTECT us!
John 15:9-11 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commands and remain in His love. I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
